What Stafford County Sheriff pays
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$111,717
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
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Not publishedTracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Rank 11 of 12 Washington DC Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Stafford County Sheriff
Deputy Sheriff - Court Services
Stafford County, VAOpen$55,420startingDeputy Sheriff - School Protection Officer (SPO)
Stafford County, VAOpen$54,746startingDeputy Sheriff - School Resource Officer (Elementary)
Stafford County, VAOpen$58,567startingDeputy Sheriff - School Resource Officer (SRO)
Stafford County, VAOpen$58,567startingDeputy Sheriff - Field Operations
Stafford County, VAOpen$58,567starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Schedule11.5-hour shift (0530-1700; 1500-0230; 1830-0600) rotating on/off duty in a 3 on >2 off >2 on >3 off pattern
How Stafford County Sheriff compares nearby
All 35 Washington DC Area agencies1 nearby department starts higher than Stafford County Sheriff.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Stafford County | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford County Sheriff | Hiring | $54,746 | — | None | |
| Fredericksburg PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Quantico PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Dumfries PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| King George County Sheriff | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Spotsylvania County Sheriff | Hiring | $60,763 | +$6,017 | None |
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